A $13\mathrm{.}0kg$ monkey hangs from a cord suspended from the ceiling of an elevator. The cord can withstand a tension of $230N$ and breaks as the elevator accelerates.

Part A

What was the magnitude of the elevator's minimum acceleration?

Express your answer using three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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Part B

What was the direction of the elevator's acceleration?

Upward

Downward

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